They bang-bang-banged in free agency, adding players in quick succession. They held regular press conferences — even twice in the same day — to introduce the latest trophy catch.

It was frantic. It was exciting.

Alas, it's over, the muskets lowered.

The team has moved forward to free agency's second phase with fishing poles, casting a line to various players and awaiting a response. In the meantime, they monitor the market and host free agents for visits.

Battle, 28, spent the first five years of his career with the Chiefs. The bulk of his playing time came last season when he had 149 carries for 597 yards and two touchdowns. He also had nine catches for 68 yards.

If signed, Battle would be reunited with McClain, who spent last year in Kansas City.

But he wasn't signed Tuesday, and so it goes in Phase 2.

Aside from Battle, three other free agents are said to be in consideration. Michael Bush, arguably the top option available, is not among them, a team source said Tuesday.

The former Oakland Raider is expected to command more than $3 million per year — or more than the Chargers are looking to invest at the position. They are high on the 6-foot-1, 245-pounder, but unless the market surprisingly dictates a smaller price, they likely won't pursue.